47.4000’ N, 122.3280’ W

Des Moines, WA

52°
H -°
L 48°
ENE
4mph
Low tide
2:53 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Des Moines, WA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, October 16, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Des Moines, WA.
Next low tide : in 3h 28m at 2:53 am (-0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 10:37 am (11.0 ft)
Sunset today : 6:21 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 7:28 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (24% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9446248
Common Questions About Tides

Des Moines, WA Tides - Jun 1807

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon12:4110.92:508.87:561.47:366.24:238:04Waning Crescent1Mon
2Tue1:1610.83:449.68:290.58:356.74:228:05Waning Crescent2Tue
3Wed1:5010.84:2710.49:01-0.59:257.14:228:05Waning Crescent3Wed
4Thu2:2310.75:0511.09:35-1.310:107.34:218:06New Moon4Thu
5Fri2:5810.75:4111.510:10-2.010:537.44:208:07New Moon5Fri
6Sat3:3510.76:1711.910:49-2.511:367.44:208:08New Moon6Sat
7Sun4:1510.76:5412.111:29-2.74:208:09New Moon7Sun
8Mon5:0010.57:3312.312:217.212:12-2.74:198:09Waxing Crescent8Mon
9Tue5:5110.28:1212.51:106.812:57-2.34:198:10Waxing Crescent9Tue
10Wed6:499.68:5312.52:036.21:44-1.44:198:11Waxing Crescent10Wed
11Thu7:559.09:3512.53:025.42:33-0.24:188:12First Quarter11Thu
12Fri9:128.410:1812.54:044.43:251.34:188:12First Quarter12Fri
13Sat10:418.011:0212.45:063.14:243.04:188:13First Quarter13Sat
14Sun12:228.26:061.75:314.64:188:13First Quarter14Sun
15Mon1:589.07:010.36:455.84:188:14Waxing Gibbous15Mon
16Tue12:3412.13:1510.17:52-0.98:006.74:188:14Waxing Gibbous16Tue
17Wed1:2011.94:1511.08:38-1.99:087.14:188:15Waxing Gibbous17Wed
18Thu2:0611.75:0411.79:22-2.510:087.24:188:15Full Moon18Thu
19Fri2:5211.35:4712.110:04-2.711:017.14:188:15Full Moon19Fri
20Sat3:3711.06:2612.210:45-2.611:506.94:188:16Full Moon20Sat
21Sun4:2310.67:0112.211:26-2.34:188:16Full Moon21Sun
22Mon5:1110.17:3312.212:376.612:06-1.84:188:16Waning Gibbous22Mon
23Tue6:009.58:0512.11:236.212:46-1.04:198:16Waning Gibbous23Tue
24Wed6:519.08:3611.92:095.81:250.04:198:16Waning Gibbous24Wed
25Thu7:478.49:0811.82:585.22:061.24:198:17Waning Gibbous25Thu
26Fri8:507.89:4311.63:474.52:482.54:208:17Third Quarter26Fri
27Sat10:037.510:1911.34:383.73:333.94:208:17Third Quarter27Sat
28Sun11:307.510:5811.15:282.94:255.24:208:17Third Quarter28Sun
29Mon1:097.96:162.05:316.44:218:16Third Quarter29Mon
30Tue2:348.87:011.16:477.34:218:16Waning Crescent30Tue
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (9446248)

Common Questions About Des Moines, WA Tides

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Is this week a spring tide or neap tide in Des Moines, WA?

Des Moines, WA is currently in a transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 24% illuminated. Spring tides (largest swings) occur near new and full moons; neap tides (smallest swings) occur near first and third quarter moons. Tidal ranges this week are shifting between spring and neap.

What datum are Des Moines, WA tide heights measured from?

Tide heights on this page are measured from Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW), the U.S. NOAA standard. A height of 0 ft represents the 19-year average of each day's lower low tide. Negative values indicate a "minus tide" — water levels below that long-term reference.

What factors can affect the tide predictions for Des Moines, WA?

Tide predictions for Des Moines, WA come from NOAA's harmonic analysis and are typically accurate within about ±10 minutes on timing and ±0.5 ft on height. Actual water levels can deviate further due to sustained winds, atmospheric pressure changes, river flow, and storm surge. During major weather events, be sure to check US Harbors weather pages for factors that could impact tidal predictions.

Which NOAA station provides tide data for Des Moines, WA?

Tide data for Des Moines, WA is sourced from NOAA Station #9446248. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=9446248.

What is the moon phase in Des Moines, WA tonight?

Tonight the moon over Des Moines, WA is Waxing Crescent (24% illuminated). This places Des Moines, WA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap this week.

US Harbors Tidal Data

The data in our tide charts, tide tables, and tide graphs is provided by NOAA and others. These predictions are derived mathematically from numerous inputs, including data from historical tide stations and nearby locations where sensors are actively recording. As shown in the tide graph at the top of this page, “Predicted” tides (blue) are what forecasting models expect to happen. “Observed” tides (red) are those recorded by local sensors in real time, overlaid on the predictions for direct comparison. We display Observed water levels for a select group of harbors including Portland, Maine, where a physical sensor monitors water levels in real time.

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